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Australia cricketer Usman Khawaja discussed Afghanistan’s impressive victory over Australia in the 2024 T20 World Cup, emphasizing his lack of surprise and praising Afghanistan’s team strength. “Afghanistan is a very strong team. They probably should have won against us in the last World Cup too,” he said during a media talk at the Prime’s cafe launch in Melbourne.
Khawaja stressed the importance of the upcoming match against India, describing it as a make-or-break situation for Australia. He voiced belief in the team’s methodical approach guided by Mitchell Starc and Andrew McDonald.
“It’s very human to be nervous and a little more anxious, but Australia has played very good T20 cricket up until Afghanistan. That’s the beauty of T20 cricket; it just needs one moment to change the whole scenario,” Khawaja noted.
After Australia’s defeat to Afghanistan, Khawaja urged the team to look ahead and concentrate on the next task. He highlighted the importance of the upcoming game against India, acknowledging both teams’ status as top contenders globally. “We still have a chance, we need to beat India. When the pressure is on in the World Cup, Australia usually comes out on top,” he asserted.
Khawaja expressed his fondness for T20 cricket, commending its ability to connect with a wider audience. He noted that the format has drawn increased participation from girls and mothers in the sport over the last decade. “You would have never thought USA would be in the Super Eight,” he added, highlighting the growing global reach of T20 cricket.
